James 4:7

"But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”"

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts God's response to pride and humility, emphasizing that God provides additional grace to those who are humble. The statement underscores a divine principle where arrogance is met with resistance, while humbleness is rewarded with increased spiritual favor and assistance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 7. Submit yourselves therefore to God. That is, in his arrangements for obtaining his favour. Yield to what he has judged necessary for your welfare in the life that is, and your salvation in the life to come. The duty here enjoined is that of entire acquiescence in the arrangements of God, whether in his providence or grace. All these are for our good, and submission to them is required by the spirit of true humility. The object of the command here, and in the succeeding injunctions to particular duties, is to show them how they might obtain the grace which God is willing to bestow, and how they might overcome the evils against which the apostle had been endeavouring to guard them.

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